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Borrell: Situation In Ukraine Serious, Russia Must Withdraw Troops

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The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has issued comments on the continued heightened tensions in eastern Ukraine, stating that the situation is very serious as tensions rise with Moscow.

  • Adds EU demand that Russia must withdraw its buildup of troops from areas around the Ukrainian border.
  • Says that Russia is responsible for the declining health of opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who has been taking part in a hunger strike in prison and is believed to be extremely unwell.
  • Given Borrell's last interaction with Russian earned him significant criticism from many in Brussels, he will want to present a much stronger stance this time around.

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